New electricity minister for South Africa faces “mammoth task”
The immediate priority is to “turn around the performance of existing power stations and stabilize our energy supply, whilst adding new capacity to the grid”, Ramokgopa said.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Political pressure mounts amid indefinite load shedding in South Africa
The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted there had been more than 120 days of power problems in 2022. NERSA’s increase, it said, is “official sanctioned daylight robbery against citizens”.
Billionaire says South African grid too weak for green energy
South Africa needs to upgrade its coal-fired power plants rather than focus on renewable energy, according to a sanctioned Russian billionaire who made his fortune in part from generating electricity using the fuel.
PIC makes hydrogen pledge amid industrialisation drive
South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy as it works to attract cash to the growing sector.
Sunak highlights hydrogen opportunities as South Africa visit begins
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to help “turbocharge” investments in South African infrastructure, calling out green hydrogen opportunities in particular.
Ramaphosa cuts trip short in face of Eskom outages
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his foreign travels and hurried home as the load shedding crisis mounts.
Ramaphosa paves way for power revolution
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out a plan to tackle the country’s energy problems and seemingly winning support.
Scholz follows Senegal gas visit with Sasol SAF launch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended the launch of a synthetic aeroplane fuel in South Africa today, with his local counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.
Anglo American launches massive hydrogen truck test
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the launch of massive hydrogen-powered trucks at a mine in Limpopo today.
Eskom denies total blackout concerns amid widespread load shedding
South Africa has been struck by severe load shedding, although Eskom has denied that the country is facing a total blackout.
Ramaphosa promises change for power sector
Eskom will complete its unbundling by the end of this year, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
Eskom welcomes foreign transition funding
An international partnership will provide $8.5 billion over the next three to five years to support South Africa’s move to a low-carbon economy.
Ramaphosa cracks open SA power market
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved plans to allow embedded generation projects with up to 100 MW of capacity.
US focus on climate change meets mixed African reactions
The US administration has set out plans to cut financing for hydrocarbon developments, while African states are doing what they can to secure energy projects.
Ramaphosa flags progress on energy sector liberalisation
South Africa will issue two renewable energy bid windows this year, one in “the coming weeks”, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
Ramaphosa under fire for power plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the topic of domestic energy reform to Davos, although domestic criticism persists.
South Africa aims to solve power problems in two years
South Africa has launched a reconstruction and recovery plan, with power provision one of the key initiatives for improvement.
South Africa plans state petroleum merger
South Africa will merge the three subsidiaries of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) into one National Petroleum Company.
Lockdown easing sparks South African fuel shortages
South Africa has “inadequate” stocks of diesel, an industry body has warned, as demand has accelerated beyond expectations with the easing of lockdown limitations.